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NDP leadership race

Five reasons to get behind NDP's Thomas Mulcair

Thomas Mulcair is the NDP’s only shot at defeating Harper, and his aggressive "pit bull" attitude may just be what’s needed to stand up to bullies in Ottawa.

Canada needs Nathan Cullen to help defeat Harper

If NDP voters are truly serious about taking down Stephen Harper and the Conservatives, they should take a good, hard look at BC’s sole leadership candidate, Nathan Cullen. No doubt lumped in with...

NDP's Brian Topp on couch-surfing and sandwiches

New Democrats decide on Saturday who will replace Jack Layton as their leader. With the NDP race turning bittersweet this week, VO hits the homestretch with Brian Topp.

NDP's Nathan Cullen reflects on weirdest campaign moments and defying expectations

New Democrats decide on Saturday who will replace Jack Layton as their leader. With the race turning bittersweet this week, VO hits the homestretch with Nathan Cullen.

Mulcair announces NDP strategy to invest in co-op housing

Speaking to press at the downtown Woodward’s building, the NDP leadership frontrunner announced his party’s plan to prioritize affordable housing.

NDP frontrunner Mulcair tackles electoral cooperation, Israel and marijuana at town hall

During a public event at W2 Woodward's, NDP leadership candidate Thomas Mulcair addressed key issues and took criticism over his position on Israel.

NDP leadership candidates ducking debate on capitalism

Heading into the final weeks of the NDP leadership race, the candidates still have not debated the most important challenge facing society -- the destructive force of modern-day capitalism.

Should NDP show more concern for Canada?

Some NDP leadership candidates say they're serious about winning, yet show no interest in any sort of alliance with the Liberal and Greens to oust Stephen Harper.

Peggy Nash nets NDP's 'top endorsement' as Layton's finance critic

2011 NDP race: Largely overlooked, leadership hopeful Peggy Nash goes deep in a wide-ranging VO exclusive interview.

Federal NDP leadership race hits Vancouver: Live blog

2011 NDP race: Nine candidates are vying to fill Jack Layton's shoes. And we've got the party covered.